Fruits in Blues and Yellow, Wonderful 19th Century Theorem Watercolor, Framed treen egg polished to a shine

polished to a shine

quite compelling whatever the case

now have the effect of adding balance as she stands

making me think as much of folk art carved miniature books and bibles than as anything (including for the fact that the slab at his back is carved like a book as well) but I’m really not sure of its origins

6 1/2" d x 3 1/4" tall

Fruits in Blues and Yellow, Wonderful 19th Century Theorem Watercolor, Framed treen egg polished to a shineAs lovely a 19th century theorem watercolor as I have had and with a wonderful sort of surreal ness about it too, between the intense blues of those berries and grapes and the soft edged lines on that footed bowl, which keeps reminding me of the paintings of Roger Brown! Much richer and lusher feeling in person, strong and radiant. And with the bowl set on what looks like a smoke decorated tabletop (rendered in charcoal I believe) with a spray of pink